Trump says ‘likely more’ deaths of US troops to come before Iran conflict ends

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Edward HelmoreMarch 2, 2026 at 01:05 AM
Trump says ‘likely more’ deaths of US troops to come before Iran conflict ends

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In a video address, President Trump vowed to avenge the deaths of three American soldiers following joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran. He accused Iran of "waging war against civilization" and suggested further US troop casualties are likely before the conflict concludes. Trump justified the US military actions by referencing claims that Iran was close to developing nuclear weapons. He mourned the soldiers' deaths as the "ultimate sacrifice" and called for prayers for the five others seriously wounded. The address comes after retaliatory strikes against Iran, undertaken in response to the deaths of the American soldiers.

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